Business Communication Tools - Video & Teleconferencing


Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5 Lesson 6

Lesson Objectives


  • Understand the difference between teleconferencing and video conferencing
  • Understand the benefits to businesses
  • Understand the limitations

Starter (10 minutes)

Find the cost of buying video conferencing equipment to set up a conference room where a number of people can participate in the meeting.

Key Terms (5 minutes)

Videoconferencing - connecting people in different locations through audio video equipment
Teleconferencing - connecting people in different locations using telephone equipment

Task (20 minutes)

Create a table to show the advantages & disadvantages of video conferencing

Task (20 minutes)

Create a table to show the advantages & disadvantages of teleconferencing

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Plenary (5 Mins)

Explain to your neighbour what you think the problems would be if we were using videoconferencing to deliver a lesson.